Sunday, 3 February 2013

10 minute dinner

I got back from a weekend in Cambridge this afternoon, and having eaten lots of delicious (but unhealthy) food, I was desperate for something tasty, but quick. Usually I'm happy to spend a while preparing food, but as I'd spent the previous hour making scones - not really in keeping with being healthy! - I couldn't be bothered to slave over my dinner.This is the concoction I came up with, something that is inspired by various recipes and ideas, but not enough to really attribute it to anyone else. It also has the benefit of being very low calorie.Grilled field mushrooms with green crush

Ingredients2 large flat field mushrooms1 egg100g frozen peas50g frozen broad beanssmall handful spinach1 stock cube1 tablespoon creme fraichesalt and pepper to taste1. Turn the grill on high and put the mushrooms on a baking tray. Place under the grill for about 10 minutes.2. Boil the kettle. Put your peas and broad beans in a pan with the stock cube and add the boiling water. Cook for a few minutes or until cooked.3. Put the spinach in a sieve / colander and drain the peas and beans in the same colander. This way, the hot stock cooks the spinach.4. Poach the egg as you like.5. Add a tablespoon of creme fraiche to the pan you cooked the peas in, and add the drained vegetables. Whizz with the blender to get a green paste, as chunky as you want.6. Place the cooked mushrooms, flat side up, on a plate. Top each with the green crush and add the poached egg. Season with salt and pepper.I estimate the calorie count for this to be 238 calories, so ideal for a fast day for those of you on the 5:2 diet.Mushrooms - 30 caloriesPeas - 68 caloriesBroad beans - 40 caloriesEgg - 65 caloriesCreme fraiche (half fat) - 35 calories